And that community dedication has earned him a place in The Chronicle's Power 100 series, a comprehensive list of the city's movers and shakers, and tribute to those who have helped form the region.

Power is a subjective beast, so how can you compile a list of the 100 most influential people in Toowoomba without upsetting anyone?

Simply put, you can't.

What a list such as this can do, however, is ignite conversations.

The Chronicle's inaugural Power 100 is by no means the definitive list of men and women who influence our city and region.

Over the past weeks and months, a select number of people have been consulted from a cross section of the city to identify those among us who set the agenda, have transformed our city, work under the radar to help and support, and genuinely champion the community.

Some could argue money is influence, and in some cases, they would be right.

But their position on this list depends on how that money is used, and what it adds to Toowoomba.